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Game review: Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion (Switch 2)

Fans of Pokémon Pokopia get 50 new creatures and underwater building, though access requires the game's pricey Expansion Pass.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller
Gaming

Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller

The revival bid for rhythm games will be tested in 2026, as Stage Tour lands on consoles and PC with a comic tie-in and guitar controller.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

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Game review: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition (Switch 2)

A native port and added Switch 2 controls make this rerelease a better fit than cloud streaming, though returning fans may skip it.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Game review: Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2)

The turn-based JRPG revival swaps flashy action for random battles, old-school 2D-HD visuals and full voice acting on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week
Game review: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2)

Motion controls return on Switch 2 with 12 sports and a single-player climb to number one, though some modes need extra Joy-Con 2s.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PS5)

Retro shooter fans get a short, hard campaign with map aids, cheats and no multiplayer, but it scratches the old Doom itch on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)

A steep NZD $65 price and punishing bullet-hell difficulty may put off newcomers, despite the 4K-upscaled rerelease's local co-op and infinite continues.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 520 Wireless Headphones
Xbox

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 520 Wireless Headphones

Gamers on a budget get 37 hours of battery life and clear sound for $169 NZD, though Xbox owners are left out.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)

Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2026
Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)

Rewind battles and a sprawling 80-hour campaign make Fire Emblem's Switch 2 debut a standout for RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)

Nostalgia is tempered by a high price and only two distinct shooters, despite extra modes, save states and leaderboards on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026
Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)

New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)

Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026
Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Game review: Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Switch 2 edition)
Gaming

Game review: Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Switch 2 edition)

Switch 2 owners can now train in 4K with faster loading, sharper visuals and a new Boost Up Mode, if they pay the upgrade fee.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)

Old-school arcade fans get a fresh vertical shooter with co-op, score attack and punishing bosses, though beginners may struggle.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)

A long, strategic board-and-card hybrid, Culdcept Begins could appeal to newcomers, though matches can run 40 minutes or more.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026